How to pronounce patio
Say it like PAT-ee-oh. Patio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of patio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAT-ih-oh.
What does patio mean?
- A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
- An inner courtyard typical of traditional houses in some regions of Spain.“The flat looks out on a patio on one side and a churro café on the other.”
Where does patio come from?
From Spanish patio, either from Old Occitan patu or pati (compare Occitan and Catalan pati), of uncertain origin.
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Questions about saying patio
How do you pronounce patio?
Say PAT-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætiˌoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpætɪˌəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patio?
Patio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · ee · oh.
Is patio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpætɪˌəʊ/ (PAT-ih-oh).